Ohio § 5503.12
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5503.12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5503.12.
(A) The superintendent of the state highway patrol, with the approval of the director
of public safety, may authorize the registrar of motor vehicles and designated deputy
registrars to collect inspection and testing fees on behalf of the state highway patrol. The superintendent and the registrar jointly shall determine and designate the deputy
registrars who shall collect inspection and testing fees under this section. (B)(1) In addition to collecting the inspection and testing fees, the registrar and each
designated deputy registrar may collect and retain a service fee in the amount specified
in division (D) of section 4503.10 of the Revised Code for each inspection and testing fee collected on behalf of the state highway patrol. (2) Each designated deputy registrar, upon receipt of any inspection and testing fee,
shall transmit the fees to the registrar in the manner prescribed by the registrar. (3) The registrar shall deposit the inspection and testing fees collected by and transmitted
to the registrar to the credit of the fund specified by law. (C) The superintendent, with the approval of the director, shall establish appropriate
procedures to be used by the registrar and designated deputy registrars for determining
proof of payment of inspection and testing fees. (D) As used in this section, “ inspection and testing fees ” includes the following: (1) Fees for vehicle inspections conducted under sections 4505.11 , 4505.111 , 4513.52 , 4513.53 , 4519.56 , and 4519.61 of the Revised Code ; (2) Fees for testing of commercial driver's license applicants under section 4506.09 of the Revised Code ; (3) Except as may otherwise be specifically provided by law, any statutory fees for similar
vehicle inspections or driver testing conducted by the state highway patrol that the
superintendent may specify for collection under this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5503.12
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5503.12 cover?
Section 5503.12 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 5503.12?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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